Vegetable Broth Recipe

Name: Vegetable Broth
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 4 tomatoes, coarsely cut up; 1 small yellow or white onion, coarsely cut up; 2 large cloves garlic; 1 rib celery, coarsely cut up; 1 carrot, coarsely cut up; 1 zucchini, coarsely cut up; 2 cups coarsely shredded leafy greens, such as chard, spinach, dandelion, or hearty lettuce, or a mixture; 8 to 10 fresh parsley sprigs; 6 fresh cilantro sprigs; 2 fresh thyme sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 small bay leaf; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 10 cups (2 1/2 quarts) water

Servings: persons

4 tomatoes, coarsely cut up
1 small yellow or white onion, coarsely cut up
2 large cloves garlic
1 rib celery, coarsely cut up
1 carrot, coarsely cut up
1 zucchini, coarsely cut up
2 cups coarsely shredded leafy greens, such as chard, spinach, dandelion, or hearty lettuce, or a mixture
8 to 10 fresh parsley sprigs
6 fresh cilantro sprigs
2 fresh thyme sprigs or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 small bay leaf
1 teaspoon kosher salt
10 cups (2 1/2 quarts) water

1
In a large pot, combine all the ingredients, cover partially, and bring to a boil over high heat.
2
Decrease the heat to maintain a brisk simmer and cook until the vegetables are very soft and the broth is well colored, about 1 hour.
3
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and cool completely.
4
Or, cool completely in the pot, then strain into storage containers.
5
Refrigerate uncovered until chilled.
6
Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 weeks.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tomatoes, coarsely cut up, 1 small yellow or white onion, coarsely cut up, 2 large cloves garlic, 1 rib celery, coarsely cut up, and more.

Yes, Vegetable Broth falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Vegetable Broth

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